Single-Shaft Shredding Machines
SHREDDERS
Primary Single Shaft Shredding Machines – ITR HORUS Series
The ITR HORUS primary single-shaft shredder is a heavy-duty volume-reduction solution built around an electro-welded steel frame and adjustable, trapezoidal rotor blades opposing a fixed counter-blade. With configurable screen sizes from 30 mm to 400 mm, it delivers a homogeneous output in a single pass. A hydraulic-powered radial pusher prevents bulky items from “floating,” while an automatic reverse-rotation system clears blockages, ensuring continuous operation under even the toughest conditions.
You can specify either a hydraulic transmission or a high-efficiency electric drive. The hydraulic option provides maximum torque, shock absorption and real-time speed adjustment, plus overload protection via automatic reverse mode—ideal for dense, hard-to-shred materials. The electric motors cut energy use by up to 50 percent, run at under 80 dB, and eliminate belts, filters and oil changes, so maintenance demands and operating costs remain exceptionally low.
Designed to process an extensive range of inputs—metal profiles and ferrous scrap, WEEE, ELTs, municipal and industrial waste, paper, wood, rubber and hazardous solids—the HORUS series adapts to diverse recycling and waste-to-energy applications. Its integrated PLC lets you dial in rotor speed and feed parameters precisely to the material mix, optimising throughput and efficiency.
The uniform particle output lends itself to downstream RDF production (for cement kilns or power stations), industrial recycling lines (magnetic or eddy-current separation), additional grinding or screening, and compact, cost-effective disposal. By combining power, configurability and low energy and upkeep requirements, the ITR HORUS shredder delivers both operational resilience and easily demonstrable cost savings.
Primary Single Shaft Shredding Machines – Silmisa LINCE Series
Primary Single Shaft Shredding Machines – Silmisa PEGASO Series
The Pegaso single‑shaft shredder is built for uniform material reduction in recycling industrial inputs—including plastics, metal, textiles, wood, and mixed waste. It features a heavy-duty rotor with replaceable blades, advanced hydraulic feeding, and safety mechanisms, enabling steady shredding with minimal maintenance and reduced operating cost.
Pegaso is available in two models: the Pegaso 150 and Pegaso 250. Pegaso 150 is powered by a single 90 kW motor, with a rotor diameter of 520 mm, cutting length of 1,500 mm, hopper volume of 2.5 m³, filling opening of 2,300×1,700 mm, and weighs around 9,500 kg. It retains three grid units and roughly 59 cutting blades using 60×60 to 80×80 mm knives. The larger Pegaso 250 uses two 90 kW motors, maintains the same rotor dimensions, extends the cutting length to 2,450 mm, expands hopper volume to 4 m³, and weighs about 16,000 kg. It features five screen units and approximately 79 rotor blades.
The Pegaso series is built for high-capacity applications where robust shredding performance is required. With a heavier frame and dual-motor options, Pegaso delivers coarse yet uniform size reduction across a range of waste streams, including bulky plastics, metals, and mixed industrial materials. Like the Lince, it offers configurable rotors and blade arrangements for operational flexibility. Both series reflect Silmisa’s commitment to durability, safety, and energy-efficient design, ensuring reliable long-term performance in demanding recycling environments.
Single Shaft Shredding Machines – WAGNER PROCUT
The WAGNER PROCUT range of universal single-shaft shredders, including the PROCUT 1300, 1600, and 1900 models, represents the pinnacle of efficiency, durability, and flexibility in the recycling and waste management industry. Engineered to deliver high performance, these shredders feature precision cutting rotors with tight manufacturing tolerances, optimised knife arrangements for increased throughput, and optional rotor cooling for processing meltable materials. With robust designs and field-proven heavy-duty gearboxes, they ensure long service life and peak reliability.
Tailored for versatility, the Procut shredders offer adjustable knife systems made from high-quality tool steel or carbide, allowing for eight-fold knife use and quick replacement to minimise downtime. Equipped with sensor-monitored hydraulic swing pushers and hydraulically operated HARDOX® screen baskets, they adapt seamlessly to diverse materials and output requirements. Their innovative control panels enable precise power management, multiple working programs, and remote maintenance. With a focus on energy efficiency, low maintenance, and intelligent technology, the Procut range sets new standards for sustainable and effective material processing.
Single Shaft Shredding Machines – WAGNER WS Series
The WAGNER WS series of universal single-shaft shredders represents a versatile and robust solution for a wide range of material processing needs. From the compact WS 5 to the industrial-scale WS 50 and WS 70, these shredders are designed for handling diverse materials such as plastics (hard and soft), wood, paper, textiles, foam, electric cables, and more. Their adaptability makes them ideal for applications across industries, including waste management, recycling, and material preparation.
Each model in the WS series features a cutting rotor equipped with wear-resistant knives made from high-quality steel or hard metal, ensuring durability and efficient processing. With innovative knife geometry and precise arrangements, the shredders deliver optimal cutting performance while minimising downtime through quick and easy knife replacements. The advanced drive system, incorporating high-quality European gearboxes and hydraulic shock absorbers, ensures reliable operation with low maintenance requirements. A sophisticated control system offers 10 programmable work settings, precise power adjustments, and options like Soft Start or frequency converters for enhanced energy efficiency. Whether processing smaller loads with the WS 11-15 or tackling industrial-scale tasks with the WS 50 or WS 70, the WS series combines performance, efficiency, and reliability to meet the demands of modern recycling and waste processing operations.
Single Shaft Shredding Machines – TECNOFER Plastic Shredders
TECNOFER’s Industrial Shredder is a heavy-duty machine engineered for reducing various plastic materials—including films, rigid plastics, pipes, and bulky items—before they enter the washing and recycling phases. Built with a robust steel frame, it can process both light and thick plastic feedstocks, delivering consistent throughput and accommodating diverse input forms such as bales or lumps. A high-torque drive powers a cutting system of rotating blades and fixed counter-blades, which can be adjusted to maintain optimal blade clearances and limit material buildup. The large feeding hopper improves material flow, lowers the risk of blockages, and supports continuous operation. Maintenance and safety measures are incorporated into the shredder’s design through quick-access panels and strategic service points, simplifying blade changes and routine checks. Safety covers, emergency-stop systems, and overload-protection features further protect operators and minimize downtime. The Industrial Shredder can be paired with other TECNOFER machines—like washing tanks and friction washers—to form an integrated plastic recycling line. With various rotor lengths, drive powers, and configurations available, this versatile system accommodates different capacity requirements while providing a reliable, durable solution for effective plastic size reduction.
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Single Shaft Shredding Machines – MLS Makina
The high-capacity shredder from MLS Makina represents the future recycling technology.
Specifically engineered for sorting materials other than aluminum from scrap, it uses a combination of fixed and movable blades for effective aluminum and metals recycling. Featuring a feed hopper and a specialized rotor, along with blades that are easy to replace, this machine significantly speeds up and streamlines operations. It not only improves waste management and recycling efficiency but also reflects our dedication to conserving natural resources.
MLS Makina introduces this vital piece of equipment to the industry, reinforcing the company’s commitment to sustainability and a cleaner future.
Primary-Shredders – MLS MAKINA DSR-XK3000 Range
The DSR‑XK3000 is a heavy-duty primary-shredder designed for high-torque, low-speed primary reduction of bulky and heterogeneous waste streams. Purpose-built for demanding industrial applications, it is ideally suited for preparing feedstock for Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) production, but its robust construction and flexible design also make it suitable for ferrous and non-ferrous metals, as well as organic materials such as green waste, wet wood, and fibrous biomass including shrubs and roots. Its hydraulically driven single-rotor system uses a rugged X-cutting blade configuration to pre-process mixed input materials with high resistance to impact and variability in moisture or density.
The shredder features a cutting zone of 2800 × 1000 mm and a feeding hopper measuring 3500 × 1450 × 1100 mm, allowing for high-volume intake. The 800 mm diameter rotor is fitted with 84 hardened DIN 1.2379 blades (201 × 67 mm), arranged in 6×14 rows and secured by bolt-mounted holders. The machine weighs 21,000 kg and is powered by dual Hägglunds CA50 hydraulic motors (2 × 160 kW), ensuring reliable operation under variable loads. The shredder includes a pressing mechanism for consistent material feed and a replaceable 60 mm honeycomb-style screen to control output size.
Constructed with AISI 4140 QT shafts and ST44/52 steel frame and drum, the DSR‑XK3000 is equipped with hardfacing welds for extended wear life. Additional process features include IP55-rated IE4 motors, C3M corrosion protection (ISO 19244), integrated emergency stop, driver hand guards, oil cooling and filtration system, and a sandblasted powder-coated finish (RAL 5021). With direct-drive transmission, low operating speed (75–100 rpm), and configurable output sizing, it offers a durable, efficient, and versatile solution for pre-shredding across multiple waste categories—whether in RDF plants, metal recovery facilities, or composting and biomass preprocessing lines.
